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John Thigpen

Memphis

Summary

Natural leader with the innate ability to manage/motivate people towards one common goal. While at the same time, at the Academy, I was a four-year starter on the pitching staff and voted Captain my senior year. At my first unit on board the Coast Guard Cutter Jacob Porro, my boat set the record for interdictions on the maritime border and was awarded an achievement medal for it, not a common award for first-tour officers. Everywhere I go, I work hard and produce results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

U.S. Coast Guard Sector SR-UAS Coordinator

Department of Homeland Security
Memphis
06.2025 - Current
  • Directly planned and executed Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, and interagency support operations along the Mississippi River.

Operations Officer

Department of Homeland Security
Pascagoula
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • While onboard as the Operations Officer at the age of 23, I was third in command, overseeing a department of 6 sailors with a primary job of managing all tactical aspects of border security off the coast of South Texas.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet

Department of Homeland Security
New London
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • While balancing military, school and collegiate baseball the Coast Guard is a unique place that requires a spell type of time management to succeed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
06.2019 - 05.2023

Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa, AL

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout - 2015

Certification

  • Currently working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Timeline

U.S. Coast Guard Sector SR-UAS Coordinator

Department of Homeland Security
06.2025 - Current

Operations Officer

Department of Homeland Security
06.2023 - 01.2025

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet

Department of Homeland Security
06.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

United States Coast Guard Academy
06.2019 - 05.2023

Northridge High School
John Thigpen